Site Scheduler at Plastipak

Champaign, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, PackagingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related work experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Familiarity with computer applications - SAP experience is beneficial
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Report food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action
Serve as primary contact to local customers, receiving orders and entering them into the computer
Act as liaison between Customers, Conversion, Quality, and Logistics representatives
Schedule production lines based on the Business Demand Plan, customer orders, production line availability, and sales forecasts
Communicate with customers regarding issues and complaints, and coordinate actions with Quality representatives
Utilize the SAP computer system for inventory verification and production planning
Optimize inventory levels while minimizing changeovers
Formulate long term production plans for dedicated lines to plan and account for the building of inventory
Communicate with Finished Goods and Logistics personnel to utilize minimal warehouse space and prepare for any necessary inventory builds
Review raw material needs with Raw Material Planner to ensure adequate inventories
Coordinate outbound customer shipments with Logistics personnel
Provide input regarding site capacity and sourcing of production alternatives as needed
Assist with physical inventories as needed
Participate in customer visits and dialogues to improve production and quality deliverables
Has the authority to place product on hold and make schedule changes
Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

SAP

Production Scheduling

Inventory Management

Order Entry

Production Planning

Customer Communication

Logistics Coordination

Warehouse Optimization

Sales Forecasting

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters

1967Year Founded

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.

Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.

Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.

The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.

Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.

Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.

Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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